Description
This delightful appetizer features a creamy wheel of brie cheese baked inside a flaky, golden puff pastry crust. It’s an elegant and incredibly simple dish perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 (8 to 16 ounce) wheel of brie cheese
- 1 sheet (14 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1/4 cup jam (fig, apricot, or raspberry recommended), or desired savory filling
- 1/4 cup toasted nuts (pecans, walnuts, or almonds), optional
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water or milk
- Flour, for dusting
Instructions
- 1. Prepare and Preheat: Thaw puff pastry. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly flour your work surface.
- 2. Prep Pastry: Unroll puff pastry onto the floured surface. Gently roll slightly if needed to ensure it’s large enough to encase the brie.
- 3. Assemble: Place brie in the center of the pastry. Spread desired jam or filling over the top of the brie. Sprinkle with nuts, if using.
- 4. Fold and Seal: Bring pastry edges up and over the brie, gathering and pinching seams firmly to seal completely. Trim excess pastry, ensuring a secure seal. Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- 5. Egg Wash and Score: Whisk egg with water/milk to create an egg wash. Brush generously over the entire pastry. Make a few shallow decorative scores on top with a sharp knife.
- 6. Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown and puffed, and cheese is molten. Let rest 5-10 minutes before serving warm with crackers or fruit.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins